Sony Music NashvilleKane Brown admits his self-titled debut album was so unexpectedly successful, he found the prospect of making his second record daunting. But instead of being intimidated, he decided to take some chances. “There’s not one song that sounds the same,” he tells ABC Radio. “I called it Experiment, just because I was experimenting with a …
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Nov 08
The country music family grieves for victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting
ABC/Image Group LA The country music community continues to process the latest mass shooting in the U.S., this time at a country bar in Thousand Oaks, California. A dozen people lost their lives at the Borderline Bar & Grill about 40 miles West of Los Angeles. Ten to fifteen others were wounded, and the suspect …
Nov 08
Get ready to “Lose It,” as Kane Brown sings “Homesick” for 80 returning soldiers tonight in Pittsburgh
ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown will deliver what’s sure to be a moving moment tonight, before the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Carolina Panthers in Pennsylvania. The “Lose It” hitmaker will sing the new track “Homesick” for 80 returning soldiers as part of the pre-game festivities at Heinz Field. The Army’s Golden Knights will also parachute …
Nov 08
Tyler Farr recalls playing the Borderline Bar & Grill, after 12 are killed in California shooting
Sony NashvilleThe country music community is remembering the dozen people killed in the shooting late Wednesday night at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. In all, thirteen people died at the scene about 40 miles west of Los Angeles, including the suspect. Ten to fifteen more were wounded. “Redneck Crazy” hitmaker Tyler Farr says …
Nov 08
I’m too sexy for my family: Thomas Rhett gets ribbed for his Sexiest Country Star title
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett’s nearest and dearest are having a little fun at his expense, as People honors him in its new Sexiest Man Alive issue. The magazine proclaims the “Sixteen” hitmaker its Sexiest Country Star as it passes out the 2018 accolades. “Definitely feel like I just won a high school superlative,” TR shared on …
Nov 08
“Pickler & Ben” & Luke Bryan: How to see the “American Idol” star next week in Nashville for free
ABC/Craig SjodinIf you’ll be in Music City next week, you can see Luke Bryan as he guests on a new episode of Pickler & Ben. The American Idol judge will appear on the morning taping of the syndicated show hosted by Kellie Picklerand Ben Aaron on Tuesday, November 13. It starts at 8:45 a.m. CT. You can request your free ticket online: you just …
Nov 08
Vince Gill, Tom T. Hall and Dean Dillon nominated for all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame
ABC/Image Group LA Country Music Hall of Famers Vince Gill and Tom T. Hall may be headed into the all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame as well. They’re among this year’s nominees, along with Dean Dillon and John Prine. Vince wrote the majority of his own hits, including classics like “Look at Us,” “I Still Believe in You,” and “Go Rest High on …
Nov 08
Strait, Mellencamp, Vince Gill and more anchor all-star salute to Willie Nelson in January
Blackbird PresentsWillie Nelson will be at the center of an all-star tribute concert that will take place in January and be recorded for an A&E special later in the year. Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw, A Willie Nelson All-Star Concert Celebration is set for Saturday, January 12 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. George Strait, Vince Gill, Alison …
Nov 07
Midland’s set to stop by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on the way to the 52nd CMA Awards
ABC/Randy HolmesMidland has a late-night date with Jimmy Kimmel lined up in the days leading up the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. The Texas-based trio will play Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night. You can watch for Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson starting at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Then on Wednesday, Midland’s not only up for Vocal Group, New Artist, and Single of …
Nov 07
We ARE the Jet Set: Old Dominion will touch down just in time to get ready for the CMAs
ABC/Image Group LA CMA Vocal Group of the Year nominees Old Dominion may be the biggest jet-setters in country music right now. The five-man band is working in the U.K. until Saturday, which means they’re in for a whirlwind trip to get back in time to get ready for Wednesday’s CMA Awards. “I think we land and …